Health and Wellbeing

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST)

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) NCFST was founded by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community leaders to support First Nations, MĂ©tis, and Inuit families in Toronto. NCFST offers a full range of prevention programs, treatment and healing services, early years programs, youth programs, and cultural and recreational programs to all members of Toronto’s […]

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Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) NCFST was founded by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community leaders to support First Nations, MĂ©tis, and Inuit families in Toronto. NCFST offers a full range of prevention programs, treatment and healing services, early years programs, youth programs, and cultural and recreational programs to all members of Toronto’s

Native Earth Performing Arts (NEPA)

Native Earth Performing Arts (NEPA) Founded in 1982, NEPA is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company. NEPA provides a platform for both traditional and contemporary Indigenous themes, sharing First Nations cultural values with all peoples.   Through theatre, dance, multi-disciplinary art, new script development, and apprenticeships, NEPA fosters a community of artistic visions. In 1989,

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Native Earth Performing Arts (NEPA) Founded in 1982, NEPA is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company. NEPA provides a platform for both traditional and contemporary Indigenous themes, sharing First Nations cultural values with all peoples.   Through theatre, dance, multi-disciplinary art, new script development, and apprenticeships, NEPA fosters a community of artistic visions. In 1989,

Native Women’s Resource Centre

Native Women’s Resource Centre The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT) provides a safe and welcoming environment for all urban Indigenous women and their children in the Greater Toronto Area offering individual support, group and cultural programming. Programming includes wraparound blanket services to address and support basic needs, housing, families, advocacy, employment, education, healing

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Native Women’s Resource Centre The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT) provides a safe and welcoming environment for all urban Indigenous women and their children in the Greater Toronto Area offering individual support, group and cultural programming. Programming includes wraparound blanket services to address and support basic needs, housing, families, advocacy, employment, education, healing

Na-Me-Res

Na-Me-Res Na-Me-Res supports First Nations, MĂ©tis and Inuit men experiencing homelessness by providing outreach, and temporary, transitional and permanent housing. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, their culturally based approach nurtures the whole person with respect, dignity and spirit—one that offers much more than just shelter. In 2024, Na-Me-Res supported over 460 individuals experiencing homelessness and housed

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Na-Me-Res Na-Me-Res supports First Nations, MĂ©tis and Inuit men experiencing homelessness by providing outreach, and temporary, transitional and permanent housing. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, their culturally based approach nurtures the whole person with respect, dignity and spirit—one that offers much more than just shelter. In 2024, Na-Me-Res supported over 460 individuals experiencing homelessness and housed

Toronto & York Region Métis Council (TYRMC)

Toronto & York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) TYRMC represents Métis people in Toronto and York Regions, promoting cultural connection, education and community-building. Their mission is to build healthy, reciprocal relationships in the spirit of reconciliation. Through volunteer-led programs, TYRMC supports community members in embracing their identity, history and traditions, while living full and healthy lives

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Toronto & York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) TYRMC represents Métis people in Toronto and York Regions, promoting cultural connection, education and community-building. Their mission is to build healthy, reciprocal relationships in the spirit of reconciliation. Through volunteer-led programs, TYRMC supports community members in embracing their identity, history and traditions, while living full and healthy lives

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre (Council Fire) serves the community in the downtown core of Toronto with a commitment to their health, safety and wellbeing. They encourage and enhance the spiritual and personal growth of First Nations people by providing counselling, material assistance and other direct services. For

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Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre (Council Fire) serves the community in the downtown core of Toronto with a commitment to their health, safety and wellbeing. They encourage and enhance the spiritual and personal growth of First Nations people by providing counselling, material assistance and other direct services. For

Call Auntie

Call Auntie Call Auntie started out as the Call Auntie COVID-19 Indigenous Pathways Hotline, in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, to address the gaps in sexual and reproductive health services for Indigenous people. Call Auntie works with community members and partners to facilitate low-barrier, wrap-around care, with a strong commitment to sexual and reproductive

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Call Auntie Call Auntie started out as the Call Auntie COVID-19 Indigenous Pathways Hotline, in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, to address the gaps in sexual and reproductive health services for Indigenous people. Call Auntie works with community members and partners to facilitate low-barrier, wrap-around care, with a strong commitment to sexual and reproductive

Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHF)

Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHF) AHF addresses the healthcare needs of Toronto’s Indigenous community by securing resources to support their wellbeing. As a registered charity, AHF partners with donors to provide culturally safe healthcare for urban Indigenous communities through Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT), an accredited Community Health Centre. The vision is for healthy Indigenous peoples to

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Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHF) AHF addresses the healthcare needs of Toronto’s Indigenous community by securing resources to support their wellbeing. As a registered charity, AHF partners with donors to provide culturally safe healthcare for urban Indigenous communities through Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT), an accredited Community Health Centre. The vision is for healthy Indigenous peoples to

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations Founded in 1995, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations supports the Two-Spirit, Indigenous Queer, and Transgender (2SIQT) communities in Ontario with holistic services rooted in Indigenous health and wellness philosophies. They provide culturally supported education, prevention and assistance to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals living with or at

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2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations Founded in 1995, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations supports the Two-Spirit, Indigenous Queer, and Transgender (2SIQT) communities in Ontario with holistic services rooted in Indigenous health and wellness philosophies. They provide culturally supported education, prevention and assistance to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals living with or at

Anduhyaun

Anduhyaun Anduhyaun (on-day-on) means “our home” in Ojibwa. Founded in 1973, the organization provides emergency shelter for women and children escaping violence and homelessness, as well as transitional housing. Recently Anduhyaun moved from their smaller, leased shelter space taking ownership of the new building they were able to infuse with Indigenous culture. During the couple

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Anduhyaun Anduhyaun (on-day-on) means “our home” in Ojibwa. Founded in 1973, the organization provides emergency shelter for women and children escaping violence and homelessness, as well as transitional housing. Recently Anduhyaun moved from their smaller, leased shelter space taking ownership of the new building they were able to infuse with Indigenous culture. During the couple

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